Welcome to this special episode of the Three Amigos Podcast with featured guest, UFC lightweight standout Al Iaquinta. Al spoke with Stephie Haynes on a variety of topics yesterday afternoon regarding his return to the Octagon after ironing out a lucrative new deal with the UFC.

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Here is a summary of the topics discussed during the 23-minute interview. As always, we hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Why he calls his UFC 223 scheduled bout a “streetfight in Brooklyn”

How contract negotiations went with UFC brass

If performance bonuses were ever part of the negotiations for his new deal

Having the leverage to play hardball when ironing out his new contract

If he feels the UFC is looking to give him a boost as a fresh, promotable face

Why he’s looking at his 4-fight deal as a 1-fight deal

Thoughts on Paul Felder as his likely opponent

How Aljamain Sterling has been preparing for his future in similar fashion through real estate and other outside avenues

His belief in cross training at other gyms outside the Serra/Longo team

What his relationship with the UFC is like

Thoughts on Conor McGregor holding the division up

How he thinks the Ferguson/Nurmagomedov fight will play out

His take on the return of Nate Diaz

Frustration with the UFC’s decision to give a big promotional push to Kevin Lee